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VIRTUALCAT

HIL testing of pantographs with advanced virtual catenary models

Field
National
Date
01/09/2021 - 31/08/2024
Industry
  • Transportation
Budget
Funded by

State Investigation Agency

Website
Video

PROJECT INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

The main objective of the project is the development of a HIL testing system for the validation of pantographs in the laboratory using catenary models that include real layouts with the presence of curves, offsets, superelevations, different types of spans along the layout, and various types of catenary. In addition, we intend to make contributions to improve the current collection system in rail vehicles both from the point of view of maintenance (optimizing wear) and operational safety (including wind effects), and to validate them on the test bench.

The main objective of the project is the development of a HIL testing system for the validation of pantographs in the laboratory using catenary models that include real layouts with the presence of curves, offsets, superelevations, different types of spans along the layout, and various types of catenary. In addition, we intend to make contributions to improve the current collection system in rail vehicles both from the point of view of maintenance (optimizing wear) and operational safety (including wind effects), and to validate them on the test bench.

Contact information

Correcher Salvador, Antonio
University Professor - PDI

Ai2

Technological capabilities

Big Data
Data collection and sensing